Recipe: Bourbon and Molasses Glazed Chicken Wings

BOURBON AND MOLASSES GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS

2 pounds chicken wings
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce
1/2 cup Dijon-style mustard
1/2 cup maple syrup*
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons soy sauce
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Remove wing tips from chicken wings and discard or save for making stock. Separate each wing into 2 pieces at the joint.

Combine vinegar, molasses, chili sauce, mustard, maple syrup, bourbon, and soy sauce in a large resealable plastic bag set in
a shallow dish. Add wings, tossing to coat. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Line a shallow roasting pan with heavy-duty foil; lightly coat foil with nonstick cooking spray. Drain wings, reserving marinade. Place wings in prepared roasting pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake in a 375 degrees F oven for 30 minutes, spooning some of the reserved marinade over wings twice. Turn wings over; spoon on more of the marinade. Bake 10 minutes more; spoon on more of the marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Bake 10 minutes more.

Serve warm.

*Maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness to poultry dishes, such as Bourbon-and-Molasses-Glazed Chicken Wings. When purchasing maple syrup, keep in mind there are two types. Pure maple syrup has a mild flavor and comes in several grades that vary in color from golden to deep brown. Maple-flavored syrup, which is less costly, is a mixture of another syrup, such as corn syrup, and a little pure maple syrup. Unless a recipe specifies which to use, the two kinds are interchangeable.

Makes 32 servings
Source: Better Homes and Gardens 100 Best Chicken Recipes